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For Canadians, Crown Royal is more than a whiskey brand; it is a symbol of craftsmanship, national pride, and history. Its departure feels like the quiet unraveling of a piece of Canada's identity. Communities built around manufacturing and traditional industries now face an uncertain future, confronting the uncomfortable truth that what once seemed permanent—jobs, industry, economic stability—may be ephemeral.
The closing reveals the fragility of industries that have long been taken for granted. It forces a national reflection: if iconic brands like Crown Royal can leave, what other pillars are vulnerable? The collective sentiment evolving across households is one of exhaustion and apprehension about what remains to be lost.